Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling served 1,023 households across 1,200 units (85% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $14,605, and pays an average of $332 per month toward rent.

Households served

1,023 of 1,200 units

Avg. household income

$14,605

Avg. rent paid by household

$332

Avg. household size

1.6 people

Households with children

24%

Head of household 62+

34%

Head of household with a disability

33%

Avg. wait to move in

13 months

Unit mix: 58% 1-bedroom, 24% 2-bedroom, 18% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 9 developments with an average score of 90 (High Performer).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.